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Alison Mitchell
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Journalist & Broadcaster.
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Moving recollections of a time that deeply affected all involved. Henry Olonga & Andy Flower protested the regime of Robert Mugabe at the 2003 World Cup. Nasser Hussain had to decide whether to take his team there. Flower & Olonga’s lives changed forever www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
May 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The Johnners Trust is extending the window for grant applications to END MAY. If you’re the coach of a Tier Two team or county age-group pathway cricketers who could do with a helping hand towards travel & kit cost, you can apply for them. If you’re the parent of a player, do ask the coach about it:
April 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
England legend, former captain and now head coach Charlotte Edwards becomes only the 3rd woman to have their portrait in the Lord’s Pavilion. An honour to say a few words at the unveiling about such a significant figure in British sport. #womeninsport
April 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Credit to the World Cricketers Association for drawing up concrete & coherent proposals for discussion re state of the world game. Cricket is a global ecosystem and needs to be managed as such. WCA Chief Exec Tom Moffat will join us on #BBCStumped this week @BBCWSSport #bbccricket
April 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
ECB confirmed Eng Men WILL play their Champions Trophy fixture v Afghanistan. They’ve pledged £100k towards the former Afghan Women‘s team in Aus, and say they’ll press ICC to support them. Support & recognition is what Afghan XI capt Nahida Sapan calls for on Stumped www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
February 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
#PitchOurFuture launches thanks to Mel Jones and the equally incredible Emma Staples. Fundraising for a 3yr programme to support the former members of the Afghanistan Women’s team, forced to flee their country to Australia. asf.org.au/projects/its...
January 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Afghan Women’s XI in blue. Their shirts were designed by one of the players Benafsha Hashimi. The logo on the chest depicts a white cricket ball surrounded by the red tulip and the golden wattle; the national flowers of Afghanistan & Australia respectively
January 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
NEWS A funding platform will be launched in the coming weeks where anyone can donate to support the #Afghanistan women cricketers in Aus, as explained by Mel Jones who helped get the players to Aus in 2021. The match referred to is the Afgh XI v Cricket Without Borders XI 30th Jan in St Kilda, Melb.
January 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Bumrah captaining India, the line is Rohit has “opted to rest.” Ground filling up…. #AusvInd
January 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Who’s coming to the SCG with me? The #McGrathFoundation is now providing Cancer Care Nurses to ALL cancer patients, not just breast cancer. www.pinktest.com.au to buy your virtual pink seat and help provide McGrath Cancer Care Nurses across Australia #AusvInd
January 2, 2025 at 5:25 AM
All set for Boxing Day Test! #AusvInd Stream us live 7plus.com.au 📱 🖥️
and 🎧 📻 commentary on @abcsports.bsky.social
December 25, 2024 at 10:59 PM
This was a good way to spend the rain / lightning break talking World Cricket on Grandstand with Harsha, Boof & Corbin. #AusvInd
December 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Dry so far day 2 at the Gabba. Good chat with Steve Smith about staying in the present and trusting his game @7cricket.bsky.social #AusvInd
December 14, 2024 at 11:36 PM
And inside the Gabba… ☔️ 🏊 #AusvInd
December 14, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Outside the Gabba at the mo 😩 🏄‍♂️ #AusvInd
December 14, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Surface looks dry at the Gabba, but humid overcast conditions. The @7cricket.bsky.social comm box is ready for #AusvInd. Stream us live & free at 7plus.com.au 🏏 📱 🖥️
December 13, 2024 at 11:51 PM
First up on ABC Grandstand, also avail in UK via BBC 5 Sports Extra. Drop us a text during play! #AusvInd
December 6, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Welcome into the @7cricket.bsky.social commentary seat @adelaideoval.bsky.social
All the feels of a really important game #AusvInd Stream live & free 7plus.com.au
December 6, 2024 at 2:52 AM
6mm of grass for the d/n Test. Has been 8 in the past but 6mm am told has been working well for Sheffield Shield at Adelaide Oval. #AusvInd #bgt
December 6, 2024 at 2:32 AM
ICYMI: Rajasthan Royals CEO on the #BBCStumped podcast 🎧 and YouTube show 🖥️ 📱 incl:
🏏 Could year-round contracts come in?
🏏Will Rajasthan Royals join the WPL?
🏏Plans for their 13yr old signing
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

#bbccricket #indiacricket #IPLAuction #IPL #cricket
December 3, 2024 at 10:05 PM